Newly-named Vice President of Logistics, Ms. Rebecca Rodriguez-Llerena has literally grown up with Goya Foods.Ms. Rodriguez-Llerena, who has been with the company for over 35 years, began working for Goya during the summers and after school as a high school student growing up in Bergenfield, N.J.Her father, the late Israel (Lelo) Rodriguez enjoyed a stellar 37-year career at Goya Foods where he established the Traffic Department and served as its Vice President, until his retirement in 1982.

In her new capacity as Vice President of Logistics, Ms. Rodriguez-Llerena is charged with the oversight of Goya's 320,000 square foot warehouse based in Secaucus, N.J.Her daily responsibilities include supervising over 150 warehouse employees and working with approximately 40 drivers making deliveries to New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania destinations.
Ms. Rodriguez-Llerena also arranges inter-company transfers between Goya warehouses and retail destinations.

In her years with Goyashe has enjoyed a diverse work experience, having held a variety of positions in Purchasing and Credit, as well as distinguishing herself as Accounts Payable Manager for 20 years prior to entering the Traffic department.Ms. Rodriguez-Llerena says, "The honor of this promotion has been one of reflection.
My relationship with the Goya Foods organization and the Unanue family has been one of immense pride and professional satisfaction.
On a personal level, to be able to continue in my dad's footsteps is extremely humbling.
I know that when he looks down on me and Goya as well, that he is smiling with satisfaction knowing that his job was well done!"

Ms. Rodriguez-Llerena is a graduate of Edward Williams College, where she earned a B.A. in Psychology.In addition, she holds an MSW from Fairleigh Dickinson University.Ms. Rodriguez-Llerena is married to Charles Llerena, her husband of 16 years and currently Director of DOT (Department of Transportation Compliance) at Goya.

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"We are very proud of the accomplishments and contributions of all our family members and in particular those of Miguel, Carlos and Rebecca.

Lugo will serve as v.p. of finance, Ortiz as v.p. and general counsel, and Rodriguez-Llerena is v.p. of logistics.

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Rodriguez-Llerena has literally grown up with Goya Foods.She began working for Goya more than 36 years ago, during the summers and after school as a high school student growing up in Bergenfield, N.J.Her father, the late Israel (Lelo) Rodriguez, enjoyed a stellar 37-year career at Goya Foods, where he established the traffic department and served as its v.p. until his retirement in 1982.

In her new capacity as v.p. of logistics, Rodriguez-Llerena is charged with the oversight of Goya's 320,000-square-foot warehouse based in Secaucus, N.J.

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